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Bishwarup Chakrabarti joins Dentsu as general counsel – South Asia
MUMBAI: Dentsu has reinforced its South Asia leadership by appointing Bishwarup Chakrabarti as general counsel for the region, strengthening its legal and governance muscle as the media and advertising landscape grows more complex.
Chakrabarti moves on from Eros Media World PLC, where he served as general counsel, marking a notable leadership shift within the media and entertainment ecosystem. An alumnus of the National Law School of India University, he brings over two decades of experience spanning media, entertainment and digital businesses, with senior legal roles at Sony and Viacom18.
Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Chakrabarti said his career over the past two decades had been shaped by “the privilege of working with exceptional teams” while navigating “complex regulatory landscapes and supporting high-growth businesses”. He added that he was “excited to begin this new chapter with dentsu’s talented leadership and teams”.
The appointment underscores Dentsu’s focus on tighter risk management, regulatory readiness and strategic oversight as it sharpens its South Asia play.
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Republic Media Network appoints Mohit Dhamne as group CEO
Founding member elevated as network reports 149 million monthly digital users
NEW DELHI: Republic Media Network has appointed Mohit Dhamne as its group chief executive officer, elevating a founding member who has been part of the organisation since its inception in 2016.
Dhamne’s rise within the network has been steady and multi-layered. He began as head of finance, later taking on responsibilities as company secretary and EVP (Finance), before being elevated to chief financial officer in December 2023. In his new role, he will now oversee the group’s overall strategic and operational direction.
The network described him as a key architect of its evolution into one of India’s leading broadcast and digital news platforms. He brings cross-functional expertise spanning finance, law and management, backed by qualifications as a chartered accountant, company secretary, and a postgraduate management degree from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Congratulating him, Arnab Goswami said Dhamne has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s growth journey since inception. He added that the founding team’s shared experience and leadership framework will help the network pursue new opportunities and scale further.
The appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the network. Over recent months, Republic has expanded its core business team by 30 per cent and strengthened its leadership structure with senior executives managing defined revenue portfolios across platforms.
On the digital front, Republic Digital has reported 149 million monthly users, according to Comscore data, reinforcing its position as one of India’s most widely consumed digital news offerings.
The growth has also been supported by expansion in its integrated brand solutions division, Republic Brand Studio, as the network continues to build a more diversified revenue ecosystem.
With this leadership transition, Republic Media Network is positioning itself for its next phase of expansion, combining broadcast strength with accelerating digital scale.
